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Summative Assessment (Evaluation) of Greentech Access to Innovation (A2i) and London Agri Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC)

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Summative Assessment (Evaluation) of Greentech Access to Innovation (A2i) and London Agri Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC)" initiated by London South Bank University (LSBU). This project aims to evaluate two key initiatives supporting SMEs in the low-carbon and agri-food sectors, located in London. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, having concluded the open tender procedure with a contract value of £21,580. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018, and will run until 31st March 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in evaluation consultancy services. Firms that specialise in conducting assessments and providing strategic insights in the low-carbon technology and agri-food sectors will find this contract well suited to their capabilities. The successful bidder, Kate Beresford Associates Ltd, will evaluate the impacts of the projects, providing a chance for other businesses in the consultancy field to engage in similar projects or tender invitations in the future.

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Notice Title

Summative Assessment (Evaluation) of Greentech Access to Innovation (A2i) and London Agri Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC)

Notice Description

Greentech Access to Innovation (Greentech A2i) empowers SMEs to develop and commercialise innovative low carbon technologies rapidly and at low cost and low risk to the enterprise. It does this by offering them a unique combination of advanced equipment and testing facilities, specialised technical expertise and business skills and networking opportunities in the low carbon and tech sectors.). The project commenced in October 2016 and is due to conclude in March 2020. The project's outputs are: - 120 enterprises engaged and supported - 24 new enterprises supported - 50 enterprises cooperating with research institutions - 30 enterprises assisted to develop or launch new to the firm products or services - Annual CO2e savings of 2800 tonnes. London Agri-Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC) will increase the number of London's Agri-Food Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) investing in research and development by offering an Innovation Strategy and Product Development Programme that will support them to develop innovative Products, Processes and Services (PPSs). The project commenced in January 2018 and is due to conclude in March 2021. The projects outputs are: - SMEs receiving support - 80 - SMEs receiving non-financial support - 80 - New SMEs supported - 16 - SMEs cooperating with research entities - 40 - SMEs supported to introduce new to the market products - 8 - SMEs supported to introduce new to the firm products - 16 We will seek to commission a 3-stage longitudinal evaluation which includes feedback and reflections from SME beneficiaries, academics, strategic partners and the delivery team, SME surveys and follow up interviews. This would result in three reports per project (covering both projects and a strategic overview of LSBU's Innovation Support offer) delivered electronically to be reviewed by the project team (LSBU) and project funders (GLA & ERDF). Additional information: All tender documentation can be accessed by registering on our e-sourcing portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a772d779-4380-46c9-af09-7e8db4d5e50f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,954 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lsbu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0AA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KATE BERESFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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